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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11
LAST TROTTERS.
An Interesting Table Showing the Fastest
Time by All Ages.
[Southerl Farmerl

An Interesting Table Showing the Fastest
Time by All Ages.
ISouthern Farmer.l
Fastest mile against time. BOSS, by
Maud S, by Harold.
Fastest time by a gelding, 2:10, Jay Eye
See, by Dictator.
Fastest time by a stallion, 2;132, by
Maxey Cobb, By Happy Medium.
Fastest mile in d race against other
horses, 2:1f13, Maud s.
Fastest two consecutive heats, 2:11,
2:l014 Jay Eye See.
Three fastest consecutive heats, 2:12,
2:l314 2:121&, Maud s.
Fastass three consecutive heats in
race aglinst other horses, 2:16, 2:143<,
2:152I Harry Wilkes, by George Wilkes.
Fastest three consecutive heats by stall
ion, 2:15, 2:141I 2:1514. Phallas, by Dicta-
tor.
Fastest four consecutive heats in race
against another horse, 2:l02{, 2:l53I, 2:173I,
2139I, Phallas. Catchfy won the first
heat
Fastest time for two miles, 4:43; Fanny
Witherspoon, by Almont.
Fastest two miles, 1901; Huntress, by
Volunteer.
Fastest mile by yearling, 1861; Kinda
Rose, by Electioneer.
Fastest mile by two-year-old, 2I21 !;
WudaOwer, by Electioneer.
Fastest mile by three-year-old, 2:19x;
Kinda Rose, by ElectiOneor. Patrsn, by
Rancost, trotted also in the same
Fastest time by four-year-o]d, 2:l6H
Mauzanita, by Electioneer.
Fastest time by five-year old, 2:1O3[,
Jay Eye See
Fastest mile under saddle, 2:159I, Great
Eastern, by Waikiki Chief.
Fastest mile by double team, 2:l53<;
Naxey Cobb, by Happy Medium, and Meta
Medium, also by Happy Medium.
There are nine trotters with records OF
2:15 or better, namely: Maud S. 2:0s3I
jay Eye See 2:10, st. Julien 2:113I, Maxey
Cobb 2:134, Rarus 2:134, Phallas 2:13S<,
CHngston 2:14, Goldsmith Maid 2:14. and
Trinket 2:14.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11
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RURRER MILK.
The Interesting Methods of CongeaIment
EmpIoyed i'm the Para District.

The Interesting Methods of CongeaIment
Employed in the Para District.
The method of treatment for con.
gealing the rubber milk in the Para
district. which equally applies to the
milk of the Hered BraziltenSis and Man
qdleira. is as follows: Small cups are
attached to the trees, and, when filed
with juice, are emptied into tin pals of
a certain size, having close-ftting lids,
the cups being again attached to the
trees. After going the round of the
trees, the contents of this pail are
emptied into another a size larger, and
so on, till the covered pail of largest
size is filled and ready to be strapped
on the saddle of "a mule for removal.
By this plan the natives are saved the
trouble of condensing and preparing
the milk for market, by smoking. The
large can of rubber milk, on arriving
at the nadgdsjl, Is emptied into a bath
of water, the temperature best suited
to the rubber being matter of expert
ence. The Jumps Of rubber that form
in the bath are Immediately pressed
into thin, fiat sheets, and carefully
wiped. By this means the acid il
forced out of the cells or pores in the
lump, thus preventing the so-called
rotten" appearance. The manufac-
turers are of opinion that the African
rubbers yielded by the Landolphias,
prepared in this manner, will produce
a strong rubber. The African rubbers
now sent here do not yield, when
strained and cleaned, more than thirty
per cent, TO fifty per cent of pure rub
Der gum. owing to the natives adul
terating with saw-dust, bark-dust, etc,
to overcome the Inconvenience Of the
sickness of the juice. The amount Of
resin in the milk varies largely
CHRISTIAN at Work.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11
VIC sAvEo rHE TRAINs?

Two trains came speeding along the track
CTwas a bitter cold night in winter timel,
And the switchman nodded over his fire
With never q thought Of crime.
Twas bitter night, and the snow was thick.
The fire was warm and he nodded long,
His senses benumbed by fatigue and cold,
But never intending wrong.
The trains came rushing laden with lives
Alas, for them, with no guard &C the SWITCH
For the switchman's lever IS mighty to save
Or destroy, and this night 'twould be-which'
His Newfoundland dog lay close TO his feet,
With silken ears all alert to hear,
And bright eyes steadfastlY keeping watch
For possible danger near.
A distant rumblinR smote his ear,
And swift as a flash 20 his feet he sprang,
Eagerly pulling his masters coat,
And loudly his sharp bark rang.
The swttchman rose 10 his feet in haste,
And saw, through the heavily falling snow,
The bowling winds and bitter night,
Two fiery headlights glowl
He sprang to his duty. The trains swept by.
Laden with precious humanity
Peacefully sleeping, not knowing how near
They had been 70 eternity
-TrdUeIeT's Record.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11
HUNTING A RODENT.
Why One Woman Rejoiced Over the Pres
enes of Rat is Her ROOM
f8nffaln fol1riar1


buffalo Courier1 i
The recent experience of well-known
East Buffalo stock man, as told by himself,
is calculated to enlist interest and SYM
patty. A couple of his teeth beca-~-
ly liberated, and the ---4saS Dad
~s enough to make cast-lron
man hoNSl, and deep were the rotations
imbibed by the sufferer in this instance,
but to no effect as the intensity Of the pam
counteracted the soothing qualities Of the
benzine His estimable wife pitied him for
his misfortune, and viewed with anxious
concern the industry with which he kept
/ filling up. FL betoo3l himself to the den
fist, but that fuuctionary declared that the
tusks could not be yanke1 until the ulcer
ton had broken. Nothing could be done.
and tin1,ng comfort nowhere else, the VIZ
tim about ten o'clock in the even ing raced
home. lie entered the house by the kitch-
en- side doors and as he did
so in rushed rat of enormous size.
Here was something to divert his
attention from his own misery,
and in a twinlling he picked up a heavy
poker and pursued the rodent The rat
ran through the dining-room and par
| Tor and Into a downstairs bedroom,
! where his better half, in her robe de mutt,
| had just mounted a chair to turn off the
/ gas. She didn't Il ppen to see the invad-
/ ing animal, and her CONSERVATION can be
imagined when she d.d sec her Sc ,miugl9
! frenzied husband bound in, witE boots,
overcoat and cap still on, and bag with
the poker righ5 and left. She sought to
reason with him, but he only replied: 'Pn
| get that rat if l die for him" 20, my
dear, there's no rat" she plaintively OBJ
! jectel, but he kept right on with his an
! ties, struck savagely at some of her cloth
J ing which lay on a lounge, and the next
/ moment held u the carcass OF the rat,
now defunct. The wife looked at it, and
! with indispensable feeling exclaimed:
! 'Thauk Heaven, there was a rat alter
| all" 1t is further related that our hero's
| excited exertion broke tn tooth ulcera-
ton, the pain diminished, he got a good
nights rest, and sunshine fills his home
! nnca more.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

The string of pearls worn at the
opera in New York by Mrs. William X.
Vanderbilt attracts more attention than
the singers and ballet. It consists of
SAG oriental pearls, ses in a golden
chain, which belonged to the Empress
Eugene and which was recently pur-
chased for $4,000 1t was worn by
Mrs. Vanderbilt over the top of her
head, thence down the back of her Golf
fure to her neck, which it encircled,
with enough left to hang down on her
bOsom.-N 7. Post.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

THE advertisement Of the oil reliable es-
adjustment, The Storrs and Harrison Co.,
gainesville, Ohio, appears in this issue, Of
fering flower and vegetable seeds, roses,
plants, grape vines, fruit aud ornamental
trees. They are running one of the most
complete nurseries in the world, and issue
a large, attractive catalogue which they
Will mail you free, on application. They
have no travelling agents, and are only re
spOnsible for orders sent direct. Give them
a trial and save dealers commissions. They
guarantee satisfaction.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

in Sweden, if you address the poor
est person in the street, you must lift
your hat. A gentleman passing lady
on the stairs of hotel must do the
same. To enter a store or bank with
ones hat on is a terrible breach of good
manners. When a train leaves plat
form or a steamboat a pier, all the
loOkers-on lift their hats to the depart
ing passengers and bow to them, COM
pIiment returned by the travellers.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11
The Calmess Liar in Creation.

The calmest liar in creation is a little
twenty-five cent thermometer on frigid
morning. In its deliberate way of telling
an incredible story it beats the weather
philosopher who remembers the cold
winter of 1919 ~---
---- .,o one win believe It ex-
cept its owner, but the fidelity with which
he stands by his thermometer, when COM
pairing notes with bis neighbors, is beau IT,
full to observe
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11
'' Consumption Cure''

would be q truthful name to give to DR..
Pierce's "Golden Medical Discovery,i' the
most efficacious medicine yet discovered for
arresting the early development of pulmo-
nary disease. But consumption cure''
its influence and usefulness. In ali the
many diseases which spring from a de-
rangement of the liver and blood the q Dis
covery'' is a safe and sure specific OF all
druggists.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

Sickness at the Farm. - New
Yorker-"WelI, Jonathan, how are
things down at the farm?" Country
Cousin-''Wen, Nancy's got the diph-
liberia, and the cattle are all down with
pIeuro-pneumonia-" New Yorker-'I
suppose, then, it occasions you a good
deal of anxiety" Country Cousin
well, 1 guess so. I've been up every
night in the last week with those cat
tie. It'd Bits.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

Use after each meal Scotts Emuls on
with Hypophosphites. 1t is as palatable as
milk, and easily digested. The rapidity
with which delicate people improve with
its use is wonderful Use it and try your
weight As a remedy for Consumption
Throat affections and Bronchitis, it is I'M
equaled. Please read: 81 used Scotts
Emulsion in child eight months old with
good results He gained four pounds in q
very short time. n-THo. PRIM, NJ D.,
Alabama
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

PRICKLY ASH BITTERs is an unfailing
cure for all diseases originating in hillary
arrangements caused by the malaria of
miasmatic countries. No other medicine
now on sale will so effectually remove the
disturbing elements and at the same time
tone up the whole system. 1t is sure and
safe in its action.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

curel or no pay. The worst
cases guaranteed Pamphlet and references,
Medical Association, 663 Main St., Buffalo,
N. V.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

SUDDEN CHANGES OF WEATHER are pro-
ductive of Throat Diseases, Coughs, Colds
etc. There is no more effectual relief in
these diseases to be found than in the use
of BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

Sublime person: Win you not come
with me to hear the lecture on the utterl
frivolous and u2asthetic person: De-
ponds on who's the utteref
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11
A Citv nf ReamtIfn1 Women.

Detroit, Mich, is noted for its healthy,
handsome ladies', which the leading ply
general use and popularity of Dr. Harter's
Iron Tonic.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

The Servant Question.-A respect
able young girl wants situation in re-
spectacle private family. None others
need apply.-BroobIyr Times 44dUerttse-
1lealt
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

VERY young people show their age The
Vln71e.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

EXPLOSIONS of Coughing are stopped by
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

WHEN you swear off swear on swearing
at the same time, it never will be missed
Philadelphia CGU
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

SHE was a very pert miss once, but mar
rage tanned her and she is an expert
Merchant TrdUeler.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

LIFE is short but it isn't half so short as
some men are all through ife.-N 7. hide
pendent.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11
How OFTEN is the light of the household

How OFTEN is the light of the household
clouded by signs of melancholy or irrIta-
bility on the part of the ladies. Yet they
are not to be blamed, for they are tine re-
suit of ailments peculiar to that sex, which
men know not Of But the cause may be
removed and JOY restored by the use of DR..
Pierce's - Favorite Prescr ption," which,
as a tonic and nervine for debil tated WON.
en-, is certain, safe and pleasant. 1t is be-
yond all compare the great healer of women.
THERE is no place like home, especially
if it's the home of your best girl.-St
Paul Herald
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

The inlz-bottle is one of the most in-dip-
pen-dant things known. -Merchant Irageler.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

a. SUBDUED snuff " is a handsome new
color not to be sneezed at.-N 7. Ledger.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

The most practical mode of sub
DUNG wild colts is to hitch them up
with A well-broken horse, and teach
them by example Montreal Witness.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11
HOW 10 cain FIesh and strength.

THE lost cause-her better half's excuse
for not coming home earlier.-lherehaSst
7lrn3,eZey-
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

A MAN may have great head from
other than intellectual causes. - Boston
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

THE best cough medicine is Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Sold every where. 25c.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-11

A PROMISING writer-the giver OF prom
issory note.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1887-06-08
NEW YORK'S DISGRACE.

"The New YorkStar has undertaken to
raise the sum OF $125, 600 by means Of
voluntary subscriptions, for the purpose
OF building monument over the re-
mains of ex-President Grant. 1t is be-
heyed 1850 subscriptions OF $40 each
will be contributed by the friends and
comrades OF the great general toward
this purpose. The plea for aid in support
OF this cause is particularly addressed to
the citizens OF New York City, but the
invitation to subscribe is also extended
to every part OF the the country, north
and SOUTH" says the Cleveland Plain
dealer. 1t is a national disgrace that
snfhclent interest in marking the resting
place OF the dead general in proper
manner has not hitherto been developed.
It is particularly disgraceful to the
wealthy people of New York City that
they have not redeemed the promise
made by that city through the
press that it would contribute freely
toward the construction of monument
provided the burial place was located
there. New York was anxious to make
great display over the remains of
General Grant, but when the ceremonies
were over its interest waned. Now let
its citizens take hold while an invitation
is out and show its appreciation of having
been chosen as the last resting-place of 4
man whom the world delighted to honor.
When New Workers do their duty in this
regard they will have the unqualified
support of the men who fought with
Grant, and OF the men who, though con-
quered, cherish no feelings Of animosity,
but honor the character OF him who,
when war ceased, was among the fore
most in reinstnting them as citizens of
the greatest country under the sun. The
Star deserves credit for the steps it has
taken to redeem New York from the dis
grace of its rich men.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1887-06-08
THE FATE OF MUGWUMPERY.

The next great party conflict draws
nigh, and once more there is cast upon
the political field the wavering shadow
of the detected Mugwump.
This ghostly shade has just spoken in
the tremulous accents of George William
Curtis. George says that he wants it
understood as distinctly as it is possible
for him to speak, "that he is no Demo
crat." We believe that before the last
election George made a similar awesome
announcement to the public, only then
he said that che was no Republican"
1t will be observed that Mr.. Curtis says
nothing about conviction. He only
makes the bare announcement. In this
he is true to the only and original Mug
wump programme. There is no merit
in Mr.. Curtis being thus,true. As Mug
wump he could be nothing else. The
Mugwump has no convictions. He has
one and only rule to guide his political
course. This rule is as unalterable as
the laws of the Medes and Persians, 1t
is the rule of contrariness. When the
Republicans are in power the Mugwump
is a Democrat. When the Democracy
and the people rule, the Mugwump is q
Republican.
The Mugwump is the bump on the
log political of the United States. He is
no use to anybody, not even to himself.
He is in state Of chronic opposition, but
the opposition has the peculiar Mug
wump peculiarly, and is the creation of
Mugwumpery itself. There is nothing to
oppose, and the mugwump duly proceeds
to oppose it. Mugwumpery may be de-
fined as a hopeless vacuum, and the
Mugwump may be referred to as the
man whose business it is to plug that
vacuum.
But the downfall of Mugwumpery ap-
proaches. The vacuum Mugwumpery is
trying to plug will soon no longer be even
a vacuum. AS the great representative
Mugwump, Mr.. Curtis said in 1884, that
he was not a Republican. From the
same energetic standpoint Mr.. Curtis
now says that he is not Democrat. 1t
follows, then, as natural sequence, that
if the Republican or Democrat perma-
nently disappears, the mission of the
Mugwump is ended. He can no longer
be a Democrat when he might be
Republican, and can no longer be Re-
publican when he might be a Dem
ocrat. Hence the opportunity for Mug
wump usefulness is about over. The
next Presidential election will see the
final disappearance from the stage OF
American politics of the Republican
party. There will be nothing left but
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1887-06-08
THE PRECIOUN METALS.

The production of the precious metals
in the United States is estimated to have
been in 1886: Gold, $35 ,OOO, 900; silver,
$5l ,OOO,O The value of silver in the
above estimate is calculated at coinage
rate of the silver dollar, namely, l. 80 per
ounce fine. The production of silver was
so, ,445 ,312 fine ounces. The commercial
value at the average price of silver
during the year namely, about 81 per
fine ounce is $49, 1882. The produc-
ton of gold shows an increase over the
prior year of So, 100000. The production
OF silver is slightly less than 1885.
The production of silver in the United
States has largely increased from 1880,
when it was $S9,2OO,OO5, to $751;
100000 in 1856. The years pro-
duction OF gold has approximated
the maximum of last years
product was $50, 100000 against $35, ,OOO,-
600 in 1886. Colorado continues in the
front rank as the largest producer of
precious metals in the United States.
The value of its production in gold and
silver has been over $4,000 900 during
the past year. California yields the
second place to Montana with a produc-
ton of nearly $1,000, 900 against $16,-
100000 by the former. The production
OF Nevada and New Mexico has de-
creased while that of other States has re-
mained almost constant. Texas, for the
hrst time, is added to the list of produc-
ing States with production of 5000, 900
in silver.
The annual supply Of silver from the
mines of the world has largely increased
in the last four years, a period covered
by marked decline in the market price
of silver
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1887-06-08
FALLS BY THE WAYSIDE.

Mr.. John Sherman has fallen by the
political wayside. The scene of this tum-
bic is a well-known station on the po-
litical route, called Springfield, Illinois.
Mr.. Blaine is going to Europe. Mr.. Sher-
man had better have gone to Kamchatka
before he made that Springfield speech.
II he had continued on to the North Pole
he could not have been in a colder at
mosphere than now surrounds him.
What change has a short time
and Mr.. Sherman himself wrought? :?
But few weeks ago Mr.. Sherman was
inhaling the air of balmy Southern
spring. Now he is noting with a long,
sad shiver, the formation of the icicles so
rapidly attaching themselves to his
Springfield speech. But few weeks
ago Mr.. Sherman basked hopefully in
the warmth of the Southern sun. Now
his numbed fingers are hopelessly
struggling with the frozen folds of the
bloody shirt.
A few weeks ago the Cincinnati Times
Star said editorially, "Senator
Sherman's great speeches in the
South have not only had a mar
velous'effect in arousing large class oI
the Southern people, but they have also
set the Republicans OF the North to con
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1887-06-08
SCHOOL DONATIONS.

Mr.. Jefferson, a century ago, reported
the ordinance setting apart the sixteenth
section of each township of public lands
in the Territory of the Northwest. The
donation was then valued at $71 900, 900.
In addition to this Ohio received SO, ,120
acres Of public land for higher education.
Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan netted an
aggregate Of $6,72O,00O from the lands
granted them by Congress for their
universities. The Government gave
land worth $4,SO3, 900 for the agricul-
tural colleges, making its total appro-
priations in aid Of public education 49,
$50, ,439 acres, worth fully SIPS, 900, 900.
In early days Federal aid was given to
the new States and Territories of the Far
West just rising into existence, and it
was upon this aid their public school
systems are based.